Gulf State Park’s Venture Out Fest debuts May 15-17

Gulf State Park’s Venture Out Fest debuts May 15-17

Gulf State Park’s first ever Venture Out Fest will be held May 15-17and feature a variety of nature and outdoor-focused activities, workshops, and tours throughout the park and along the Backcountry Trail.Venture Out will take place at several locations within Gulf State Park, including the Learning Campus, Lake Shelby, the Nature Center, and the Gulf Coast Eco-Center.
Event activities include bike rides, guided tours, rope course sessions, beach and nature walks, a cookout, and a bio blitz.
From coastal ecosystems and native wildlife to bicycles and storms, Venture Out will feature educational workshops on a variety of topics. Learn about our local environment during hands-on sessions that range from coastal ecosystems and native wildlife to bicycles and storms.
A dozen local and regional artists will be along the trails throughout the event, creating live paintings of the park. The final pieces will be on display at The Lodge from 1-6 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.
The family-friendly event is a collaboration between Gulf State Park, the Gulf Coast Eco-Center, Valor Hospitality, the City of Gulf Shores, and the City of Orange Beach. More a full fest schedule visit gulfshores.com/events/venture-out.